CSA complete

Ellwood Canyon Farms final  day of CSA was last Monday.  We had a great season and I  feel that everyone was pleased with the produce and experience they received as CSA members.  A big part of me is glad to be done with the intense commitment that CSA farming requires but an even bigger part of me is sad its over and already misses it.  It was stressful at times and required long hours of hard work to consistently provide my members with food every week, but it was worth every second to experience Monday evenings when I waited down at the farm and personally handed each member their food.  There was a real connection made between myself, the members and the food.  The kind of connection that is missing in most aspects of society these days.  I grew up in a strong community and to be able to contribute in a positive way to the community that I am now a part of is a big honor.  I look forward to next year’s CSA and have already begun to plan for it.

I hosted a year end CSA membership appreciation potluck bbq a couple weeks back.  It was an amazing evening.  I set up two huge grills and a long line of tables and chairs right in the middle of the field.  Everyone brought something to grill or a salad etc.. and we enjoyed the evening on the farm.  We gave tractor rides touring the property, had music playing and allowed everyone to walk the fields and really see where all their food was grown.  I also had some other local farmers come down and enjoy the evening which I think was very special.  I plan on doing more of this next season as I feel this is the kind of thing that CSA farms are all about.  Heres of couple photos of the evening. Enjoy…

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